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Otitis externa complicated with chloramphenicol ear drops-induced perichondritis

Mohamad I 1 , Johan K 2 , Hashim H 1 , Nik Othman N 1

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  • 1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus
  • 2 Department of Pharmacy, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malays Fam Physician, 2014;9(1):28-9.
PMID: 25606295 MyJurnal

Abstract

Otitis externa is a common condition of the ear. It is manifested as narrowing of the lumen owing to the edematous swelling of the ear canal lining. Perichondritis may occur independently or as a complication of the otitis externa. We report a case of perichondritis after using a topical ear drop. Changing the medication provides immediate resolution of the condition.

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